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Diary of Jack McBean [D 6338/26(L)] • Manuscript

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Summary

Diary of Corporal John Alexander (Jack) McBean, written while he was a trooper during the Boer War. Comprising the original diary, typescript transcript of the diary and a photoprint copy. Also comprising seven photographs of Will and Jack McBean as Boer War soldiers and the 2nd Commonwealth Horse regiment, 1902.

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Physical description

Manuscript
handwritten
Manuscript
typed
1 volume, 10 sheets : 8.5 cm
9 cm

Dates / Publication details

1902

Creator

McBean, John Alexander

Subject

McBean, John Alexander, 1880-1966
McBean, William Peter, 1882-1950
South African War, 1899-1902 -- Participation, South Australian

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General notes

See also Archival Number B 38127, Corporal Jack McBean.

See also Archival Number D 8778(Misc), The Mortimer Family of Modbury & Bowden/Brampton, by Brenda Baker.

Historical information

John Alexander (Jack) McBean was born 15 February 1880, and his brother William Peter on 22 January 1882, sons of Alexander Aeneas McBean and Mary Ann Essery of Adelaide. Jack enlisted in the 4th Imperial Bushmen's Contingent and went to the Boer War in April 1900. He re-enlisted for service in 1902 in the 2nd Commonwealth Horse and stayed in Africa after the war. 'Will' McBean enlisted in the Australian Commonwealth Horse and went to South Africa in 1902. Jack died in 1966 at Bulawayo, Rhodesia and William died at Norwood, SA in 1950.

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Date

16/02/2016

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2,894 x 4,292 pixels (12.4 MP)

Size

37.29 MB

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